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Discerning customer review
I found the gardens underwhelming. And the Palace itself could have better signage without defacing the walls.
Sintra National Palace Ticket
At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $20 / person
- Location
- Sintra, Portugal
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 22 reviews
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ticket Online
Description
If you are planning on visiting the Historical and best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal, Sintra National Palace, yet you don't have that much of time to fall in line to buy entry tickets- then this is the best option for you! Once you booked a reservation, we will personally send the entry tickets.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 32 times a day, 9:15 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 19–64)
- $20
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $20
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:48 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sintra National Palace
Palacio Nacional Sintra is the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and a favorite among the Portuguese nobility. The palace's minimalist Gothic exterior hides the magic of its beautifully decorated rooms, and the National Palace is a highly recommended attraction when visiting Sintra.
What's included
Included
Entrance Ticket
Not included
Guide
Tranportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.7
22 reviews
How it compares in Sintra
- Starting price $20 is 71% below the typical $68 for tours of similar length in Sintra
Excurgo comparison of 376 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide any mobile number with WhatsApp so we can send you the tickets
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sintra National Palace Ticket take?
Sintra National Palace Ticket lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Sintra National Palace Ticket cost?
Prices start at $20 per person for this Sintra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sintra National Palace Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 32 departures a day between 9:15 AM and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel Sintra National Palace Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sintra National Palace Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ticket Online.
Reviews(22)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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beautiful: I recommend it
The Sintra National Palace is located in the center of Sintra, a very convenient way to visit the Palace. It offers a wealth of history and is beautiful inside. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and enjoying the area after your visit to the Palace. If you're in Lisbon, I recommend taking Uber; they're very cheap.
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Plan ahead or be disappointed
Sintra is a tourist train wreck, so take time really planning ahead. If you miss your ticketed time, as we did, too bad according to the site. Parking is almost nonexistent in town, and even worse at the Sintra Castle and the Moorish Fortress. Signage is also impossible to follow. Your best bet is to hire a private guide to meet you and handle tickets and transportation. Do not try to go up to park on your own at the castle or fortress as there technically is none and if you find some be prepared to walk a mile or more on dangerous roads.
Operator response
Hello, We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your visit. We understand how frustrating parking can be, especially with the high volume of visitors and the limited parking availability at popular attractions. We did provide you with your tickets in advance, and had you reached out to us, we would have been happy to advise you on the best options, including alternative transport solutions. The local government is planning to expand parking areas, though this will take some time. In the meantime, we recommend considering a tuk-tuk service, which can offer direct access to key locations. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to assist you better in the future. Best regards, City Lisbon Tours
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Don’t forget to organize your visit to Sintra
Sintra is very nice place just to see nice castles and very nice parks. Take your time and spend there all day. Don’t forget to move good and comfortable shoes and your powerbank, because you can take there a lot of nice photos. Carefully look for your assistant. It is possible to go to the Pena castle with bus or with local drivers. The price with bus is about 12 euros, with driver about 30 per person. Don’t forget to book your visit time in Pena Castle in advance, otherwise you need to wait about 3 hours. Also in Mason castle. The others are not so busy.
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Underwhelming
Overrated and boring. Go to Pena National Palace. This was a very basic and underwhelming experience. For the palace to be so large, there were limited places to actual tour. It may have been 25% of the palace.
M
Beautiful palace in the center of Sintra.
Very nice Palace right in the center of Sintra with a rich history. A lot of stairs, so for people with walking difficulties not very handy. Pay attention! We thought we had tickets to Pena Palace. Didn't know there was another Palace.
K
Gorgeous!
Easy to walk! Took less time than we expected but could take as much as you want. Highly recommend!!
C
I wanted to visit the Palace of Pena which I clicked on via the photos, after many redirects on the
I wanted to visit Pena Palace which I clicked on via the photos, after many redirects to sites, I thought I had a ticket to Sintra National Palace. I had received a message to confirm the Reservation, finally I had great difficulty downloading the ticket. On D-Day, I understand that my ticket does not give me access to Pena but to Sintra Palace Once arrived at the National Palace of Sintra, the barcode does not work!! Good thing the guard agreed to let us in anyway. VERY BAD EXPERIENCE!!
4
Very quaint, avoid if possible holidays or peak season
Recommendation to go by public transport and maybe buy tickets in advance, avoid public holidays for too many people
G
Great way to spend a few hours
We all enjoyed the palace including a 3 year old, interesting stuff and quite easy to walk and see it all. Recommended! 👍
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